Bellingham, Massachusetts vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 14.0% more expensive than Bellingham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,977 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Bellingham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Kent
than in Bellingham, Massachusetts
Bellingham, MA vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Bellingham, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.3% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher